Dementia 101 What is dementia, and what isn’t?
Submitted by Meadows Mennonite Retirement Communities Maybe you’ve said, “I’m so forgetful, it must be Alzheimer’s!” Actually, being a bit forgetful is not an unusual part of aging. It is normal to forget where you put your keys, or forget a name. You may also have trouble coming up with the right word to use. […]
Don’t Let Glaucoma Steal Your Sight!
Submitted by Eye Surgical Associates Glaucoma is a group of diseases that damage the eye’s optic nerve and can result in vision loss and even blindness. About 3 million Americans have glaucoma, and it is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. There are often no early symptoms, which is why 50 percent of people […]
The Highlight of Back-to-School Shopping
By Melissa Lockwood, DPM, Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates I love back-to-school shopping. When I was a kid, I couldn’t wait to get the list and check off every item. It was the one time of the year that I got a brand-new pack of crayons — and oh how I treasured them! The highlight […]
Time-Saving Technology in Dental Implants Part 2
By Alexander Germanis Time is a precious commodity; time in the middle of the day is usually even more so. Couple that expenditure of one’s precious time with the discomfiture of sitting in a dentist’s chair with one’s mouth agape, and the urge to be doing something else with one’s time becomes far greater. Oral […]
5 Foods That are Bad for Your Bones
Submitted by Elizabeth Madlem, APN, The Bone Health Clinic at Millennium Pain Center Most people know that calcium and vitamin D are the most important nutrients for building strong bones and preventing osteoporosis. Calcium is also needed for the heart, muscles, and nerves to work properly and for blood to clot normally. We take in […]
Redefining Opinions on Body Image
Submitted by Twin City Plastic Surgery At the end of January 2018, beauty history was made when Ashley Graham was picked up by Revlon to be the first “plus-sized” model in history to land a major beauty contract, joining Gal Gadot, Imaan Hammam, and Raquel Zimmerman in the new “Live Boldly” campaign. Graham also broke […]
Flossing on the Go
By Colton Sylvester, Sylvester Family Dental Have you ever heard the old saying, “brush and floss or be prepared for loss?” Flossing is just as important for your dental health as brushing because brushing only cleans the surface of the teeth, and only flossing can clean the leftover food debris and bacteria that are in […]
CBD: Top 4 Ways It May Help Your Dog
Submitted by Nilla’s Tub DIY Dog Wash & Health Food Store A growing number of pet owners are discovering the health benefits of CBD for dogs. It is becoming more widely accepted as a safe and natural treatment for a wide variety of health issues, including anxiety, pain, inflammation, and in some cases, even managing […]
5 Recommendations for Back-to School Success
By Jenn Bovee, LCSW, CRADC, CCHt, EMDR Trained, The Mental Wellness Center, Inc The start of a new school year can be challenging for many people, especially those who have had more down time (or time outside) during the summer. Children are no different. The transition from the relaxed, less structured time of summer to […]
Stop Headaches Without Using Drugs
By Jeffrey Jones, DDS Do you suffer from tension, sinus, or even migraine headaches? If so, you know how debilitating such headaches can be. Unfortunately, headaches tend to get worse over time, but there is a proven solution! You may have seen Diane Sawyer on Good Morning America discuss this. It is FDA approved for […]